This started as the brainchild of Damon Albarn and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett as a commentary on the lack of substance on MTV. This is considered a virtual band, and while there are other musicians behind the characters, the main thing is the characters so we have 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, Noodle, and Ace. When they started in 1998, it was a pretty new concept which intrigued everyone, and that interest has continued throughout their career. This song is easily their biggest, coming out in the early 2000's. By 2012 the groups future looked bleak because of tension between the only two permanent members. Hewett felt like his contribution was getting washed out and underappreciated, but the tension seemed to work out in the long run, since they've kept at it since, with a new album released as recently as this year. If you've never seen a video, check it out. I like the concept of them.
Now we need a song that features our favorite musical instrument. My first thought was vocal chords count, but that's too predictable for me so I went with a song with good bass guitar. Will picked Hot For Teacher by Van Halen for its drums, and Anna said Diamonds On The Soles of Her Shoes by Paul Simon because of the African Choir. Then Sammy went with Be My Man by Jill Barber for the clarinet since she used to play that instrument, my mom chose Mercy by Brett Young which has a good piano part and my grandma decided on Fare Thee Well Love by the Rankin Family for its violin.
Peace.
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